Valerie Fund

Camp happy timesthe valerie fund operates camp happy times, a free one-week summer camp for children with cancer. Camp happy times served 100+ children and teenage patient leaders-in-training.additionally, the valerie fund provides transportation and funding for approximately 100 children with cancer and blood disorders to attend other camp programs designed for their needs throughout the year.

Advocacythe valerie fund engages in year round advocacy and support for the children treated with cancer and blood disorders. The fund has created a scholarship program to promote education and advancement of children treated at the centers. In 2024, there were 129 cancer and blood disorders students who received higher education scholarships. The fund also provides funding for the psycho-social staff to attend national conferences to enhance the psychologial and emotional care of the children under treatment. The valerie fund also provides emergency funding to support our patient families.